Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 24.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $299,673 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Carmel
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher